“Why does this memorial stand here?” I can hear you asking about this \u30eb\u30fc\u30b9\u53f0\u98a8\u3092\u5072\u3076 Hazard memorial. It is a place to remember the victims of Typhoon Ruth. This typhoon devastated Japan in October 1951.
Typhoon Ruth was a powerful storm. It caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The \u30eb\u30fc\u30b9\u53f0\u98a8\u3092\u5072\u3076 Hazard memorial serves as a stark reminder of nature’s power. It also reminds us of the importance of disaster preparedness.
The typhoon hit Japan between October 13 and 15. Its impact was felt across much of the country. Ruth killed 572 people and injured over 2600. Hundreds more went missing. River flooding contributed to many deaths.
The storm damaged more than 220000 homes. It also damaged nearly 10000 ships. Millions of bushels of rice were lost. The winds and rains affected a large area due to Ruth’s size.
At Kamiyaku in Kagoshima a peak wind gust of 195 km/h was recorded. Rainfall reached 639.3 mm. These were the highest values recorded in Japan during Typhoon Ruth. Yamaguchi Prefecture suffered the most severe impact. Coastal areas were flooded. Communications were disrupted.
Sasebo in Nagasaki experienced winds up to 150 km/h. Waves reached 13.5 meters high. Ships sank and were damaged in the harbor. Warships deployed for the Korean War were among them. American military installations sustained over US$1 million in damage. Total property damage across Japan was estimated at US$25 million. The total damage including property crops and forests reached US$55 million. Around 123773 people were affected.
The \u30eb\u30fc\u30b9\u53f0\u98a0\u3092\u5072\u3076 Hazard memorial stands as a testament to this tragic event. It honors those who lost their lives. It reminds us of the need to protect communities from future disasters. The memorial was started in 1992.
Today the \u30eb\u30fc\u30b9\u53f0\u98a0\u3092\u5072\u3076 Hazard memorial is a place of reflection. Visitors come to pay their respects. They also come to learn about the importance of disaster prevention. Let us remember the lessons learned from Typhoon Ruth. Let us work together to build a safer future for all.